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    Old 08-24-2013, 04:15 PM
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    Default Wool Rovings ... now what? LOL

    Got these from a friend.... these are four different colors and range from 14.1 to 15.1 ounces
    [ATTACH=CONFIG]432031[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]432030[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]432036[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]432037[/ATTACH]
    [ATTACH=CONFIG]432029[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]432027[/ATTACH]
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    Old 08-24-2013, 04:29 PM
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    great for needle felting just google needle felting projects you would need the tools tho...I do needle felting once in awhile it can be relaxing.....................
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    Old 08-24-2013, 05:40 PM
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    Do you knit or crochet? You spin it up, or pay someone else to spin it for you.
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    Old 08-24-2013, 05:45 PM
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    You can also felt soap, great for Christmas presents and so easy.
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    Old 08-24-2013, 06:15 PM
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    It looks like you have a new project coming up.
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    Old 08-25-2013, 04:25 AM
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    Odd but useful.
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    Old 08-26-2013, 05:15 AM
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    I do needle felting for the grandkids making toys and funny people for them. have fun on your new hobby! You can find the felting tools you need at JoAnns or a hobby lobby, Pat catan's. whichever you find near you

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    Old 08-26-2013, 05:27 AM
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    Like other suggestions, Google needle felting or wool rovings crafts.
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    Old 08-26-2013, 05:48 AM
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    I have used it in a quilt as fog or clouds. Just fused and quilted.
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    Old 08-26-2013, 07:59 AM
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    Great for stuffing pincushions or making needlefelted pincushions. I saw needlefelted pincushions on eBay for 15.00 each.

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